It’s no secret that DRI International and the DRI Foundation are dog lovers! And since August is National Dog Month, this is a great time to highlight our continued support for Tri-State Canine Response Team. The all-volunteer nonprofit was formed…
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Fighting Food Insecurity With DRI Foundation Support
Food insecurity is a global crisis, as whole communities struggle with lack of basic resources and the myriad life-threatening health issues that result. SEED Madagascar, a recent DRI Foundation grant recipient, is working to combat this ongoing threat. SEED Madagascar…
DRI Foundation Donates to Network of Food Donations, Rescues, and Transportation
Millions of Americans rely on emergency food assistance programs every day – yet an estimated 38% of food produced in the U.S. is wasted. But one nonprofit organization has developed a novel solution to this problem, and the DRI Foundation…
Emergency Kits, Training for Ukraine Receives DRI Foundation Funding
As the war in Ukraine continues, humanitarian organizations have stepped up to ensure that vital services are provided and protected. Mission Kharkiv is one such organization, and the DRI Foundation has provided support for its efforts. Mission Kharkiv began operating…
DRI Foundation Aids Texas Flood Rescue Efforts
On July 4, extreme flash floods overwhelmed much of central Texas, in what may be one of the worst natural disasters in the state’s history. At least 100 deaths have been recorded so far, and the destruction to the region…
Foundation Aid Rescues Food for Millions of Canadians
“We don't have a food shortage problem in Canada; we have a food loss, recovery, and distribution problem.” This call to action from Second Harvest Canada resulted in a donation from the DRI Foundation, assisting its efforts to rescue surplus…
High-School Senior’s Community Resilience Leads to a Multi-State Nonprofit – and a DRI Foundation Scholarship
You can track DRI Foundation Scholarship winner Aidan Joneleit’s entrepreneurial spirit back to his first business pursuit, PokéPulse, an e-commerce site specializing in buying and selling valuable Pokémon cards. He was 11 years old. “One day I was just looking…
Foundation Scholarship Winner’s Focus on Becoming a Teacher and Winning Ukrainian Dance Competition
After working with Indigenous Services Canada, as a volunteer firefighter in the Manitoba area, and a board member with DRI Canada, it’s not surprising that Brock Holowachuk, CBCP, would pass on a lot of resilience knowledge to his daughter Katelyn,…
Foundation Giving Helps Bring Happy Chickens to Island Communities
Coral reefs are in a crisis due to climate change, overfishing, and pollution. Organizations like Corals for Conservation bring practical solutions to keeping coral reefs alive while supporting the communities that rely on them. One of its projects, which received…
DRI Foundation Helps Connect Children With Families in War-Torn Sierra Leone
The DRI Foundation’s efforts to create a resilient global community have led to financial support for Kidsave International. Since 1993, Kidsave has been working with governments, communities, and individuals to aid children and families in the midst of war-torn regions,…